Drought Support Offers No Relief for Farmers Published on 16 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Dennis Heslin has expressed deep disappointment in the latest drought support package and the new Emergency Services Volunteer Levy (ESVF) announced by the Allan Labor Government, arguing that both measures fail to adequately address the mounting financial pressure faced by farmers already grappling with challenging and worsening dry conditions. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Local Organics Processing Facility to be Built in Hamilton Published on 15 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council will take a lead in sustainable practices with Council deciding at last night’s ordinary meeting to progress an onsite Organics Processing facility located in the Southern Grampians. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Constructing Change Within Community Published on 14 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is making a commitment to greater accessibility in the heart of the Hamilton Botanic Gardens, with construction now underway on the new Changing Places facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Southern Grampians Shire Council Proudly Marks National Reconciliation Published on 09 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is excited to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) 2025 with a series of events that acknowledge and embrace the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Nations peoples. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Take Your Business To The Next Level Published on 09 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council invites you to a free Business Breakfast Networking Event designed to help local businesses thrive in today’s challenging retail environment. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Maternal Child Health Service now Available in Balmoral Published on 08 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is excited to announce the return of Maternal Child Health (MCH) services to Balmoral, offering vital support for families in the region. Starting last Friday, 2 May 2025, MCH Nurse Georgie Sweeney will be available fortnightly via appointment only at the Balmoral Bush Nursing Centre from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Flying the Rainbow Flag in Support of LGBTQIA+ Community Published on 07 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council is proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community by celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Southern Grampians Shire Council Completes Road Reseal Program Published on 05 May 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council has completed the 2024/2025 roads resealing program covering approximately 67kms across the region, the equivalent of sealing from Hamilton to Wickliffe with a four-metre width. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Recognises Community Resilience in Wake of Grampians Fires Published on 24 April 2025 Southern Grampians Shire Council voted to endorse the Grampians Fire Recovery Plan 2024-2025, to advocate for adequate funding and to continue recovery activities at April’s Ordinary Council Meeting. Council took the opportunity to praise the incredible efforts of staff, emergency services, volunteers, and the wider community in responding to and recovering from the two major bushfires that bur Tagged as: , Media Releases
ANZAC Day Opener set for Melville Oval Published on 23 April 2025 The recently redeveloped Melville Oval is finished and ready for this Friday’s ANZAC Day match with the Hamilton Kangaroos set to take on Portland Tigers for their first home game in Hamilton with free entry for all spectators on the day. Tagged as: , Media Releases